Mortification
nounverified·updated May 18, 2026
(Christianity) the act of mortifying the lusts of the flesh by self-denial and privation (especially by bodily pain or discomfort inflicted on yourself)
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Senses
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an instance in which you are caused to lose your prestige or self-respect
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strong feelings of embarrassment
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the localized death of living cells (as from infection or the interruption of blood supply)
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Entity Type
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Sensitivity
unclassified
Information Class
unclassified
Variants
- synonym
- gangrenehumiliationnecrosissphacelus
- plural
- Mortifications
- possessive
- Mortification's
- pluralpossessive
- Mortifications'